Taliban forces in the city of Herat detained several young men who were passing through an underpass on motorcycles and publicly punished them. Local sources report that these individuals faced Taliban intervention for traveling through an area where motorcycle transit has been banned.<\/p>\n
In a photo released from the incident, several young men are seen sitting in a line against the underpass wall with their hands covering their ears, while an armed Taliban member stands before them. Several motorcycles, presumably belonging to the detainees, are also visible alongside them.<\/p>\n
The Taliban administration has not yet issued an official statement regarding this incident. However, the method used to punish these youths is unprecedented in Afghanistan’s previous traffic laws, where former traffic violations were typically addressed through fines, vehicle impoundment, or formal legal procedures conducted by responsible authorities.<\/p>\n
Over the past four years, numerous reports have highlighted the use of harsh punitive measures by Taliban forces, including shooting accused individuals, blackening the faces of those accused of theft, and physical beatings. The continuation of such actions raises concerns about adherence to legal principles and the protection of citizens’ rights across various regions of the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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